OPPO A6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OPPO A6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $169 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO A6 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 467,392).
OPPO A6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $892
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 467392
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1396
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the OPPO A6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 60/100). Value score: OPPO A6 — 50/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (98/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO A6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | OPPO A6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 467392 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1570x720 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ColorOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1125 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.5×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $892 |
OPPO A6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OPPO A6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1570x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO A6
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OPPO A6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OPPO A6 by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $723. OPPO A6 was $723 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (98/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (83/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO A6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the OPPO A6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO A6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OPPO A6 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO A6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO A6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the OPPO A6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OPPO A6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.